Monsters and Monomyth in a Galaxy Far Far Away
The monsters of Star Wars have fascinated us for so long, but their importance is far greater than we have ever imagined.
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The Simba Syndrome
Some characters draw us in, but sometimes it is hard to pin down what makes it so…. until now.
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Snoke theories don’t necessarily suck… but is all this speculation really worth it?
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All these years, we thought we knew…. but are we wrong about Vader’s redemption?
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Good and evil in Star Wars seems clear cut… until you consider a character’s motivation.
Read more "We May Have Been Wrong About Right In Star Wars"Worth a Thousand Words: How George Lucas Used Visual Composition to Tell the Story of Revenge of the Sith
“I like visual imagery, but I started out in pure film which is really a kinetic experience. So that’s where my focus is. That’s why I intend more of a kinship with silent films than more modern film.” –George Lucas, Empire Magazine, 1999 The prequel trilogy elicits strong feelings from admirers and detractors alike, but […]
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We see heroes and villains. Do they?
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